Finding the Third Proportional to 704,318 and 1,467,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,318 and 1,467,001 is: 3,055,568.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,318 : 1,467,001 = 1,467,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,318/1,467,001 = 1,467,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,318x = 1,467,001 × 1,467,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,318x = 2,152,091,934,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,152,091,934,001/704,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,055,568.56
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